Peanuts, roasted and salted

Peanuts are edible seeds from a legume plant, although they are grouped with nuts for food and nutrition purposes. The figures here describe roasted and salted peanuts. They mainly provide fat and protein, along with fibre. Per 100g, they contain 53g of fat, 25g of protein, 8g of fibre and 1g of salt.

Protein supports the growth and repair of body tissues, while fibre helps maintain normal bowel function. Much of the fat in peanuts is unsaturated, although they also contain saturated fat. Their fat content contributes to their energy content, and the added salt is worth noting for people monitoring salt intake. Full nutrient figures are provided in the tables below.